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Tamale vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and ice pop

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and iron in tamale is higher than in ice pop.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than ice pop.
  • Ice pop contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tamale
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +773.3%
Contains more IronIron +125.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +886.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tamale
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +2450%
Contains more OtherOther +3350%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Carbs ~19.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5270.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1470%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1785.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1500%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +222.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Ice pop
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Ice pop DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 7mg 18%
Phosphorus 99mg 0mg 14%
Protein 6.28g 0g 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.013g 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0mg 10%
Fats 6.12g 0.24g 9%
Iron 1.22mg 0.54mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.051g 7%
Copper 0.063mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 1mg 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.016g 4%
Calories 153kcal 79kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.001mg 4%
Fructose 0.17g 2.72g 3%
Potassium 131mg 15mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 19.23g 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 13.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Ice pop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tamale
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.